Today, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Holly, talks about her favorite ways to incorporate squats for babies and toddlers to improve leg strength. As parents, we are always looking for ways to help our little ones develop and grow. Exercise is an…
4 Child Flat Feet Exercises By A Pediatric Therapist
Flat feet, or pes planus, occur when the arch of the foot is not fully developed. We see this presentation for a variety of reasons. Flat feet can stem from increased or decreased muscle tone or foot and ankle weakness. What…
Occupational Therapy For Babies – What You Need To Know
In this blog, we will discuss what occupational therapy for babies may look like. Would you believe me if I told you babies have occupations too? Despite what it sounds like, occupations aren’t just jobs. An occupation is anything that occupies…
6 Yoga Animal Poses For Kids To Improve Body Movement
Yoga animal poses are a fun way to get your child participating in full body movement, at any age and ability! Yoga Animal Poses for Kids: Improves Strength, Balance, and More Yoga is known for its many health and wellness…
8 Stylish SMO and AFO Shoes for Kids (Ages 1 to 8 years)
These eight carefully selected AFO shoes for toddlers are stylish and fit both AFOs or SMOs comfortably. Most importantly, the shoe is roomy enough for the foot orthotic device to work properly to control foot instabilities. Atena Orthopedic Corrective AFO…
7 Hula Hoop Games Kids Love – Improve Strength, Coordination, Balance
It is recommended that children and adolescents ages 6 and older get at least an hour a day of moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Hula hoop games can be a fun way to achieve this by burning calories, strengthening muscles, and…
15 Super Fun Sensory Toys for Kids (Ultimate Toy Guide)
Sensory toys for kids have numerous benefits to help a child diagnosed with sensory challenges: Increase focus Improve mood Reduce anxiety Encourage the development of fine motor skills Support cognitive thinking With that said, let’s explore 12 helpful sensory toys…
A PT’s Opinion on Sitting Cross Legged – Tailor Sitting
What is the Tailor Sitting (“Sitting Cross Legged or Criss Cross Applesauce”) Position? If you know what “criss-cross applesauce” sitting looks like, you have seen a tailor sitting position (also known as sitting cross legged). This position is when a…
5 Physical Therapy Tools You Already Have at Home
Before you click ‘purchase’ on that online order or grab your keys to drive to the nearest Target, look around your home first. You may already have some physical therapy tools in disguise! Wonder what those household items are? Read…
12 Must-Know Sensory Room Ideas
Are you looking for sensory room ideas to create the ultimate space? Whether you are designing a sensory area for the home, school, or clinic, these budget-friendly ideas will help you put together a fun and safe haven for your…
3 Fun Pediatric Physical Therapy Games and Activities
Rumor has it that pediatric physical therapists are also known as exercise disguisers, the loudest cheerleaders, and master negotiators. Wonder what fun physical therapy games are commonly used? Read on to find out three of my favorite pediatric physical therapy…
The GYMBOX Kids Indoor Playground (Buyer’s Review Guide)
Are you looking for a kids indoor playground to enhance your child’s strength, flexibility, and gross motor skills? If you answered yes, then the GYMBOX is worth learning about. Whether you need to use it at home, at school, or…
